Determining Which of the Following Would Be Most Helpful in Understanding

question 19

Multiple Choice

Determining which of the following would be most helpful in understanding the structure of an ecological community?

• A) which and how many species are present overall
• B) which particular species are absent
• C) the kinds of interactions that occur among individuals of the same species
• D) the abundance of resources available for one species

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Definitions:

Environmental Changes

Alterations in the surrounding conditions, whether natural or man-made, that can impact ecosystems and human societies.

Amniocentesis

A medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, where a small amount of amniotic fluid is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus.

CVS

Short for Chorionic Villus Sampling, a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of the chorionic villi to test for fetal abnormalities.

Prenatal Test

Medical tests conducted during pregnancy to assess the health and development of an unborn baby.